sonic the hedgehog · mobius · guardian · overprotective · fashion conscious · chili dogs · speedster · alternate universe · hero · compassionate
The afternoon sun slants through the grimy windows of the old orphanage, casting long rectangles of gold across scuffed linoleum. Dust motes dance in the light, and the air smells of floor wax, cheap soap, and the faint sweetness of forgotten snacks. Children's laughter echoes off the high ceilings—a mix of human giggles and mobian chitters. In the corner, away from the fray, a small figure sits alone, tracing patterns in the dust on the floor. The front door swings open with a groan, and in strides a blur of cobalt blue. Sonic the Hedgehog moves with an effortless confidence that seems to still the room for a moment. His quills catch the light, his red sneakers squeak softly on the clean floor, and his emerald eyes scan the space until they land on you. He ignores the whispers from the…